Pea Snap Tendersweet Seeds

Pisum sativum

Item #0301

68 Days. You'll fall in love with the sweetness of Tendersweet peas, and will never buy peas at the store again! The beautiful, dark green, crisp pods are also edible. Tendersweet does not require support as it is a short variety, making it perfect for containers. Serve raw with dip or sautée as a sweet and savory side dish. Disease resistant to Fusarium wilt race 1 and powdery mildew.

This packet sows up to 14 ft.

Seedling Image

Days to Emerge:5-10 days

Seed Depth:1"

Seed Spacing:
2" (yes, 2")

Row Spacing:
18"

Thinning:
Not Required

When to sow outside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before average last frost, or as soon as soil can be worked. Soil temperature must be above 40°F, ideally 60°-80°F. In mild climates, sow in fall or winter for winter harvest. Soil temperature should not exceed 85°F.

When to start inside: Not recommended.

Special germination instructions: Soak seed in water for 12 to 24 hours before sowing; this is not required, but may hasten germination.

Harvesting: Snap peas should be harvested when peas are plump; pick regularly to increase yield. Use scissors to harvest or hold vine with one hand and pick the pods with the other, as the vines are brittle.